"Although I have never met this man, my sister, Dennise Goodwin would always talk so much about him and his wife Mary. She always has great things to say about them. She adored him and adores his wife. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for the difficult days ahead. Tracie Murfin(Dennise Goodwins Sister)"
In loving memory of
Ralph H. Boyer
July 1, 2018
Ralph H. Boyer, age 92, of Quincy, died Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 9:28 am in his home.
Ralph was born October 11, 1925 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Edd and Bessie Lincoln Boyer. He married Mary Ann Genenbacher on June 8, 1947 in Quincy, IL. She survives.
Ralph enlisted in the U. S. Navy while he was in high school, and after he served his country he finished school receiving his GED. He was married to Mary for 71 happy years. They just celebrated their anniversary in June. Ralph was a 2nd generation owner of 5 generations at Boyer Boot and Shoes, where it started at 12th and State. It eventually moved out to it current location, 36th and Broadway, where he also operated Red Barn Mini Golf course until it closed. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Ralph was an avid fisherman, boater and golfer. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed a good card game.
Survivors in addition to his wife Mary Ann include his children,
Michael Boyer of Key West, FL, Susan Boyer (Richard) Tabb of Quincy, IL, and Gregg (Judy) Boyer of Quincy; 5 grandchildren, Philip Tabb of Key West, FL, Alex Tabb of Kansas City, MO, Jennifer Myers of Quincy, Matt Boyer of Quincy, and Melissa Avery of Uxbridge, MA, 10 great grandchildren, Landon, Evan and Colin Tabb, Savannah Myers, Noah Myers, Zoe Boyer, Krysten Boyer, Clarah Avery, Mia Boyer, and Brad Hudson, and a brother Gerald Boyer of Quincy.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Dorothy Kerberick and Fran Huffhines, and brothers, Donald and Robert Boyer.
Services: 10:00 am Friday, July 6, 2018 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Timothy A. White officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery
Visitation: 5:00 -7:00 pm Thursday July 5, 2018 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: Trinity United Church of Christ and Service International
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Dear Mary, Great memories of the friendly greetings and service at Boyers?. We send our condolences and best wishes."
"Grandma Fran would take me to Ralph and Mary's to swim. I remember going to his boot store with Jennifer when I was very little. Ralph would let us ride around in his golf cart. So much fun!! Memories I will cherish forever!!"
"Greg and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all"
"So so try for your loss.!my father, Zane Allison, spoke of your family with affection."
"We've lost another great Quincian. Ralph was in the front row of the "old school" and was a family and customer focused as they come. Condolences to the Boyer family and all of Ralph's many friends."
"Will always remember going to your house as a kid and playing outside or in the basement while the adults played cards. You would make Sue or Gregg saddle up the pony for me, going to Hogback Island and water skiing...lots of great childhood memories. Now you, my dad, aunts and Uncle Robert who died as a child can get back to playing jokes on each other. I will always be able to hear the laughter when you were all together. Thoughts are with you Mary, Mike, Sue, Gregg and all your families."
"I remember all the great times at the lake and at your house in Quincy it was just great times, to Mike Susie and Gregg and Mary God bless you, I sure do love you Bruce"
"Greg and family sorry for your lost. Always liked talking to Ralph."
"Rest in peace Uncle Ralph! I love you so much. There are so many fond memories of the great times we had. You will be in our hearts and minds."
"Dear Mary, Gregg and family: I am so sorry for your loss. A great gentleman. My thoughts are with you."